July 5th I will be 5 years sober from alcohol was inspired alot by this man.... funny thing is I'm a Truck Loader for Tyson Foods and this song means so much to me.
Possibly the best country song I've heard since the 80s honestly. I grew up on rock, pop and electronic music, but I've grown into country as I age, REAL country from the old days. There's only a few people doing that kind of music now, and this man is clearly holding one of the lead spots.
Michael Brown I think it is written from a conservative, working-class voice, but that’s characteristic of his background from what I’ve read about him. I do think there is an element of spirituality in his work even if it isn’t fundamentally Christian.
The DNC pulled a genius move having this man perform. This song is something else. It's escaped me for 9 years, but no longer. Actually, It's a pretty sad and cynical song, but still brilliant.
Absolutely sir! I don't relate to Toby, but Jason speaks to the man like me that embraces that hard work is what it means to be a man! Hell I get excited about grabbing that rock bar. Stay safe brother
It's considered Americana music...it's like a cross between country and folky sort of. I see Americana music like more of a philosopher/existentialism kind of music. It's not your regular country cliche format songs. Same as such writers like Dylan, Prine, Clark, Van Zandt etc...There's something in their songs the soul can feel that the mind can't quite explain fully, if that makes any sense. That's my take on it anyway. :)
Yea they call it Americana. Check out Whiskey Myers, not sure if he "technically" is in that genre, but his music is real like Jason Isbell... especially his Firewater album
My father loved this song. He thought this song related to him because he usually lived alone, and he was a construction worker. He was very careful and enjoyed it. About two months ago, his harness fell and he hit his head. Now, this song is one of the only things I have to remember him. The worst part is, I'm 12 years old and I lost the best dad I could ever ask for.. edit : Thank you all for being so supportive ❤️ it’s still hard sometimes, but we all get through it.
Skyler And Amy’s Adventures Thank you. I’ve avoided thinking of him, so getting the notification meant a lot, so I can feel what I haven’t felt. 14 now, things are slowly getting better...
I was 43 when I lost my Daddy, 6 years ago. It's never easy but I'm thankful I had him for so long. Praying you find peace and keep him and his voice alive in your heart. Keep choosing to listen to great music, it will help heal your heart. ❤✌
In my minds eye I saw my husband's face superimposed on the background of this. You could have been singing about him. Love your music, your musicians and your heart! Waiting very impatiently for the 17th!
Wow. A genuine working class anthem in the 21st century not written by someone named Springsteen. A rare thing indeed. Now, a certain type of political dogmatist will be quick to point out all the "errors" Isbell makes here, and while there might be something to that, at the end of the day, what I can't deny, is that, well, these are my people. My family, my friends, my neighbors. Sincere in the best sense.
Grew up in the midwest but left there at 18. I didnt want my life to be spent working in a factory/construction doing mind numbing wk til 65. I went back each year to visit family. This song/video remind me how most people there live. Get 1 job and stick w it until they retire less they get sick and die 1st. They are glad to be employed. Im glad I left
Unfortunately, you will die anyway no matter what work you do. You may not always get sick before you die but that is what dying is basically. Nothing like a hard day's work no matter what you do. Thank God for all work, that is the way I see it!
You're comment made me think of "Millworker", A James Taylor song. " And it's me and my machine for the rest of the morning, for the rest of the afternoon, for the rest of my life.
Jason..Aqui no Brasil ouvimos suas lindas canções através da B 89 FM- Kansas. Parabéns pela excelente carreira Artistica..Abraço a Família Jason Isbell e Banda.
ppl really miss the point of this song. Don't wait to get your reward until after death, don't work yourself to death, don't be the poor man up for sale "the nail". Work but not so much you're too tired to even worship your god. Working for something more than free alone is a curse.
I LOVE the extra orchestrations in this, the fiddle, the introduction of electic etc, it just adds layers, well. But it's totally not overproduced. Recently I was listening to the original version of Chaos and Clothes after also hearing the live versions that I'm more familiar with and .. it's a bit dull? I do wonder (I'm a bit poirot) if he was slightly Ben Howarding that in the studio version. The talking desk version however of that is just brilliant. There is overproduced and overproduced. THIS is certainly NOT overproduced, or overfilled with instruments etc. (I.e. it's good americana early Def Leppard not crap more recent americana Def Leppard :)).
@@rjchandler6477 idk what to say man, you're just wrong. he says "work". you can look up his interview on the GQ RU-vid channel about writing the song (search Something more than free jason isbell GQ), if you don't trust me or your own ears.
What happened to the music video? It featured a guy mowing the grass and helping a Preacher, then the preacher came and gelped him back with painting a his house, with his pregnant wife..
I feel like Jason is writing this song from the perspective of a blue collar type and I feel he does a good job at it as always. However, I don't quite know what to make of the Biblical standpoint considering it seems to stray a bit from his other songs. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with this if he is indeed simply writing from a right wing Christian perspective, but something about these lyrics worry me a bit. I hope he isn't trying to appeal to a larger crowd. I've been drinking so any feedback from fans old enough to know Decoration Day would be much appreciated.
Zach Byrd Jason's grandfather was a Pentacostal minister and his early life was largely informed by strict Christian upbringing. It doesn't surprise that characters in his songs would reflect this part of his life and of southern life, in general.
Thanks for the polite response. Based upon his songs throughout the years I imagined he had a religious upbringing. And that's what I always love(d?) about his songwriting. The way he could write about his religious roots or religious topics without the song "feeling" like a religious song. This song "feels" religious, and like I said, that is completely fine. I don't care what he writes as long as it feels genuine and not adjusted in some way to appeal to a larger audience. With all that said, it is nice to see an artist like Isbell, finally reach the people he is currently reaching without selling out... so far. But this does have me a little worried.
Zach Byrd to me, it doesnt necessarily mean the father and the son in the biblical stand point. but maybe he is speaking about a time when he will have time for his family. From the vision of the subject. a man who obviously works alot. maybe he is speaking of a time when he will have time to just realx. with his father or his son. as the wife of an underground coal miner, who works 6 days a week, i understand that there is very little time to spend just sitting back in the chair and spend time with loved ones. that is how i choose to hear those lyrics.
+Zach Byrd that's your hang up not Jason's. The first song he ever played for Patterson Hood was TVA which has god all over it. I don't think Jason is religious but he is definitely from that background unlike Cooley and Hood and when writing from the viewpoint of a character can give that character a view he doesn't necessarily have. Isbell said as much in the WTF interview when he talked about how as a kid he loved song writing when john prine sang "angel from Montgomery" and he realized the voice in the song didn't have to be his
So he's alone - no one else to feed or care for - working so much - even Saturday - six days a week, overtime obviously - he should be rolling in money - why is he killing himself?
Just to let everyone know: Neither Harris nor Walz nor Isbell speak for the working men and women who make it possible for them to lead a life of luxury and leisure.
And Trump does?? Get a grip. He was born with a golden spoon in his mouth. He doesn't give a shit about the average American. At least Harris and Walz know how it feels to come from middle class families.
